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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.09, 525.74 and 311.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.09, 525.74 and 311.14 is: 467.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.09 : 525.74 = 311.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.09/525.74 = 311.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.09x = 525.74 × 311.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.09x = 163,578.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,578.74/350.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.25

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